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Bachelor of Criminology and Psychology

University of Chester

  • Chester, United Kingdom
  • 3 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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About the program

Three-year full-time Bachelor of Science in Criminology and Psychology course taught at London Met's Holloway campus.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (2): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Apply core knowledge in Criminology and Psychology. Analyse discipline-specific problems using appropriate methods. Communicate professional ideas clearly. Use relevant tools and practices responsibly. Prepare for employment or further study in law and criminal justice.

Career outcomes

  • Police officer
  • Counter-fraud criminal investigator
  • Support worker
  • Probation officer
  • Teacher
  • Metropolitan Police Service
  • HM Government
  • National Probation Service

Curriculum

  • Three-year full-time programme
  • Modules listed for 2026/27. Year 1: Becoming a Criminologist
  • Issues in the Criminal Justice System
  • Mechanisms of the Mind. Year 2: Becoming a Criminal Justice Professional
  • Cognitive and Biological Explanations of Behaviour
  • Criminological Research in Context. Year 3: Cognition and Emotion
  • Criminology Project
  • Forensic Psychology.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Qualification equivalent to UK A levels or the International Baccalaureate
  • Typically 112 UCAS points (for example BCC-BBC) but varying by course
  • Relevant work experience may be considered. Some courses add GCSE English and Maths
  • Interview
  • Portfolio or DBS checks.

Accepted academic background

School-leaving qualification equivalent to British A-levels or International Baccalaureate, Relevant work experience may be considered.

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts and Certificates
  • English Proficiency Evidence
  • Academic Reference
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Passport Copy.

How to apply

  1. Review the course entry requirements. Prepare the UCAS application and personal statement
  2. arrange an academic reference. Submit the application by the relevant consideration deadline. Respond to requests for further evidence and accept an offer before making visa arrangements if needed.

Other costs

Tuition per year£15,450 GBP
Application fee£50 GBP
Deposit£26,277 GBP

Program details

CampusExton Park, Chester
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Social Sciences
DepartmentSocial Sciences
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value360
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay2
Scholarship noteScholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university.

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3 years.